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The love for Scream reached new heights after the discharge of Scream 6, however the way forward for the franchise is up within the air. In its opening weekend, Scream 6 broke the franchise document by making $67 million on the field workplace. Scream 6 was the second movie that includes a brand new era of stars, together with Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
In November 2023, Melissa was faraway from the solid of Scream 7. The actress was fired from the movie over her feedback relating to the Israel-Hamas battle. One day later, it was reported that Jenna would not be returning for Scream 7 due to her Wednesday season 2 capturing schedule. Now, new particulars have been revealed in regards to the Scream 7 drama. Mason defined to Variety in March 2024 why the seventh installment might nonetheless occur.
That month, the unique remaining lady, Neve Campbell, confirmed that she can be starring within the subsequent movie, reprising her function as Sidney Prescott.
So what does this imply for Scream 7? Hollywood Life is breaking down every part we learn about Scream 7.
Is There Going To Be A Seventh ‘Scream’ Movie?
Scream 7 was confirmed in August 2023 when Christopher Landon was introduced as the brand new director. He’s taking on from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
The fifth Scream film was launched in January 2022. After it turned a field workplace success, Scream 6 rapidly obtained the inexperienced mild. The sixth Scream film filmed rapidly passed off from June to August 2022. Scream 7 was delayed as a result of writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023.
‘Scream 7’ Release Date
There’s no launch date but for a seventh Scream film. Given the continued casting adjustments, it’s unclear when Scream 7’s manufacturing will get underway.
‘Scream 7’ Cast
Following Scream VI‘s success, everyone assumed Scream 7 would feature the return of Scream’s “Core Four,” which incorporates Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. They all managed to outlive their newest spherical with Ghostface.
However, the Core Four is now the Core Two within the wake of Melissa’s firing and Jenna’s departure. Jenna’s exit is because of her Wednesday season 2 filming schedule. The Golden Globe nominee is predicted to movie the second season of the Netflix hit from April 2024 by way of the summer time. Jenna reportedly requested for a “bigger payday” with a view to return for Scream 7 and had no deal in place after Scream 6, based on THR.
Melissa was fired a month earlier than the information broke, based on THR. Prior to her firing, her deal to return for Scream 7 had reportedly been finalized. “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” Spyglass, the manufacturing firm behind Scream, mentioned in a press release relating to Melissa’s elimination.
There’s been no phrase about Jasmin and Mason’s roles in Scream 7 amid these adjustments. Spyglass boss Gary Barber supposedly doesn’t imagine that “stars nor large salaries are essential” for the success of the Scream franchise. “He didn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna,” an insider advised THR. Scream 7 was reportedly going to be the “end of a rumored trilogy focused on the two Carpenter sisters.” While some insiders imagine the way forward for the franchise is in “shambles” and “very raw,” a full-scale reboot could possibly be on the horizon.
Hayden Panettiere’s long-awaited return as Kirby Reed paved the best way for extra of the beloved character sooner or later. She was stabbed once more by Ghostface, however she survived. She advised Tara and Sam to name her in the event that they “ever” wanted something.
Kirby was the right bridge between the unique legacy characters and the newbies. She additionally fashioned a candy bond with Tara. Bring Kirby again, Scream 7!
Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers additionally survived one other brutal assault by Ghostface. Courteney is the one authentic Scream character to have appeared in all 6 movies thus far. She would doubtless make an look in a seventh installment.
As with all earlier Scream movies, a brand new batch of supporting characters could be launched in Scream 7. One or a couple of of them could possibly be the brand new Ghostface!
Will Neve Campbell Return For ‘Scream 7’?
Following her absence from the sixth film, Neve introduced that she signed on to reprise her function as Sidney for Scream 7.
“Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!!” she wrote in an Instagram submit in March 2024. “It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the ‘Scream’ movies. My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned. I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled.”
She continued, “While I’ve been so incredibly lucky to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented Matt and Tyler team, I’ve dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Avery Thompson Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now, it’s happening. Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his baby and it’s his brilliant mind that dreamt up this world. Kevin is not just an inspiration as an artist but has been a dear friend for many years. To the amazing Scream fans, I hope you are as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson.”
The Scream world was shocked in June 2022 when Neve revealed that she would not be returning as Sidney Prescott in Scream 6.
“Sadly, I won’t be making the next Scream film,” Neve mentioned in a press release. “As a woman, I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream. I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.”
Neve’s absence was felt in Scream 6. She was talked about briefly after the newest set of Ghostface assaults. Gale revealed that Sidney wouldn’t be coming to New York. Sidney and Mark took their youngsters to a protected spot to cover out from Ghostface.
Neve’s choice to not come again didn’t utterly change the story of Scream 6. “This was always the story we wanted to tell, which is really exciting we were able to do it,” author James Vanderbilt advised Variety. “The Sam and Tara sister story was always the thing we wanted to be front and center in this. We love Neve and think she’s amazing and had a great experience with her on [Scream] 5. She needs to do what she needs to do as a business woman and we totally support that.”
Director Tyler Gillett added, “I think what ultimately happened was we knew that if anything, in the absence of that character, we had to really dig deeper into the core four and make those relationships matter in a really emotional way. The goal was to try to form a connection between those characters and the audience the way that we formed a connection with Gale, Dewey, and Sid. At the end of the day, that’s just about having the time and the real estate in your story to really dig deep. But no, it wasn’t a wildly dramatic pivot.”
Neve hasn’t dominated out bringing Sidney again into the fold. “I don’t know that I’m done for good,” the actress tells PEOPLE in August 2022. “It would really depend on what they came to me with next. It would have to be different. It would have to be a different attitude, and I’m not sure that’s going to happen.”
The actress continued, “If they came to me with a number that felt right, that felt respectful, that felt in keeping with my value that I brought to the franchise, I’d be willing to consider [returning in the future].”I don’t imagine it’s lifeless within the water, however we’ll see. But actually, I’m actually okay. I’ve been in a position to let it go. I want them nicely. I’m doing three completely different exhibits proper now. I’m very, very grateful that I’m working. I’m completely satisfied. So all is nice.”
Is Stu Macher Alive?
That’s the million-dollar query. OG killer Stu was seemingly killed within the first Scream film after being stabbed and electrocuted when a tv falls on his head. However, a legion of Scream followers are holding out hope that Stu one way or the other survived and has been dwelling in hiding for all this time.
Scream 5 featured Stu’s nephew briefly, however he was killed rapidly by Ghostface. The massive showdown went down at Stu Macher’s previous home identical to within the authentic.
Scream 6 immediately referenced Stu Macher. At the Ghostface shrine warehouse, the Core Four and others got here face-to-face with key objects from previous killings, together with the TV that supposedly killed Stu. When Kirby brings up the TV that killed Stu, Mindy quipped, “If you believe he’s dead.”
Scream’s authentic screenwriter, Kevin Williamson, has mentioned that Stu is lifeless lifeless. “No, he’s dead. I think that started because of the college scene, the frat party scene because he’s standing in the background. He just came to visit set that night,” he advised Collider.
The newest Scream workforce isn’t so concrete about Stu’s destiny. “There’s no good answer, so I will never confirm or deny stuff like that,” James Vanderbilt advised Variety. Producer William Sherak added, “Anything’s possible.” Producer Paul Neinstein additionally mentioned, “Characters can come in and out! There’s different ways to do it. It’s such a part of all of their lives; they have an affinity for Scream.”
Even if Stu is lifeless, he might come again as Skeet Ulrich’s Billy Loomis, who has appeared within the newest two movies in Sam’s head. If Stu one way or the other remains to be alive, that may be the last word twist. Scream 7 might comply with the theme of Scream 3: the previous can all the time comes again to chunk you.